( Newshub desk)India has enforced new import restrictions on key Bangladeshi goods through land routes, disrupting around $770 million in annual trade.
This move impacts Bangladesh’s exports of ready-made garments, fruit-based drinks, confectionery, plastic goods, and wooden furniture.
The decision comes in response to Bangladesh’s prior restrictions on Indian yarn imports, signalling rising economic friction between the two neighbours.
Additionally, India has suspended trans-shipment access for Bangladeshi goods heading to third countries, further complicating trade flows.
Bangladeshi Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has responded diplomatically, emphasising the importance of discussions to resolve disputes.
Meanwhile, analysts interpret India’s action as a strategic reaction to recent shifts in Bangladesh’s trade policies and political landscape following Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.
With land-based trade disrupted, Bangladeshi exporters now face higher costs as they redirect shipments through Indian seaports.
The long-term impact on regional trade dynamics remains uncertain as both nations navigate evolving economic and diplomatic priorities.
